JP2016172113A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in a game before reporting timing following notification of the maximum number of rounds.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine identifiably reports that round control can be executed up to the maximum number of second rounds before round control of a round corresponding to the maximum number of first rounds is completed. The Pachinko game machine selects one of a plurality of kinds of prior advance performances, on the basis of the determined maximum number of rounds, and executes the selected prior advance performance before reporting that the round control can be executed up to the maximum number of second rounds.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  Conventionally, in a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, the display area of the variable display device is mainly based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area where the launched game ball can roll. There is provided variable display control means for performing control for variably displaying the identification information and for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information for which variability display is performed, and the derivation-displayed identification information has a predetermined combination (specific display). In this case, there is provided a game that makes a transition to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

  Also, in such a ball game machine, generally, a variable ball entering device composed of a big winning opening and a shutter that opens and closes the big winning opening is provided in the gaming area, and in the big hit gaming state When a predetermined displacement condition is satisfied after the variable pitching device is controlled to be in the first state in which the game ball is easily received, round control is performed in which the game ball is not easily received in the second state. Such round control can be executed with a predetermined round upper limit count as an upper limit.

  In this type of ball game machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when the upper limit number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is determined, the upper limit number of rounds is not notified until a predetermined round, and the predetermined round is reached. In addition, there is disclosed a technique for notifying the upper limit number of rounds, and by enhancing the sense of expectation for the continuation of the big hit gaming state, the interest in the game is improved.

JP 2003-88642 A

  However, in the above-described ball game machine, the maximum number of rounds is notified when a predetermined round is reached, but the maximum number of rounds is not predicted before the predetermined round. This does not directly promote the upsurge of the game state, and there is a risk that the interest in the game will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in games.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A game board having game control means for performing control to shift to a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state by establishing a predetermined gaming state transition condition, and a game area in which a game ball can roll A variable pitching device provided in the gaming area of the gaming board and displaceable between an open state in which a game ball is easily received and a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to be received; a first number of times; The number of times determining means capable of determining any one of a plurality of times including a second number of times greater than the number of times and a third number of times greater than the second number of times, and the game control means shifts. In the big hit gaming state, after the variable pitching device is set to the open state, the opening / closing control for displacing the closed ball to the closed state by satisfying a predetermined displacement condition is repeated up to the number of times determined by the number determining means. When the third number of times is determined by the variable pitching device control means to be returned and the number of times determination means, the opening / closing control is continued beyond the second number in the big hit gaming state. As an advance notice effect that is executed before the opening / closing control continuation informing means capable of notifying that the opening / closing control continuation informing means is informed that the opening / closing control is continued beyond the second number of times, When the third number of times is determined by the number of times determination means, it indicates that the third number of times may have been determined if executed before reaching the first number of times, Prior notice effect selecting means capable of selecting an advance notice effect that definitely indicates that the third number has been determined when executed before reaching the second number after exceeding the first number And the advance notice production Prior notice effect execution control means capable of performing control to execute the prior notice effect selected by the selection means in the jackpot gaming state and before the notification by the opening / closing control continuation notification means is performed. And the opening / closing control continuation notifying means is controlled to execute the advance notice effect by the advance notice effect execution control means when the third number is determined by the number determination means. After that, it is possible to notify that the opening / closing control is continued beyond the second number of times.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in games.

It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot classification determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol appearance distribution table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine main body 3a to which the gaming board 2 is mounted so as to be rotatable to a wooden outer frame 3b fixed to the island facility via a hinge. (In other words, the gaming machine main body 3a is supported by using one end of the gaming machine main body 3a as a rotation fulcrum and is attached to the outer frame 3b so as to be freely opened and closed.) The gaming machine main body 3 is configured by the frame 3b. And with respect to the gaming machine main body 3a of such a gaming machine main body 3, a glass door 9 and an upper plate (ball) that covers the speakers 8a and 8b, the liquid crystal display (LCD) 21, and the gaming board 2 so as to be visible. 4), a lower plate part 5, a cover 6, a handle 7a, and an ashtray 7b.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board 2 is surrounded by a rail 11 and has a game area 2 a in which the launched game ball can roll (flow down). In the game area 2a, as shown in FIG. 4, there are a number of obstacles such as obstacle nails, a game member 2b that changes the rolling of the game ball, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a grand prize. A ball entry device (ball entry area) capable of entering game balls, such as the mouth 15, the start winning opening 14, and the start winning opening 17 having the ordinary electric accessory 18, is disposed. Further, in the game area 2a, an out port 16 into which a game ball that has been launched into the game area 2a and has not entered the above-described entrance device is placed.

  In addition, the game board 2 is mainly formed of a transparent resin, and an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 disposed behind can be visually recognized. In other words, this gaming board 2 is provided with a transparent area where the rear can be visually recognized, and the transparent area is a part or all of the gaming area 2a.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won. The passing gate 13 is a device for changing and stopping a plurality of normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 23c when a game ball has passed. The start winning ports 14 and 17 are devices for changing and stopping the special symbols displayed on the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b on condition that the game ball has won. That is, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b perform variable display of the special symbol. Further, in the big winning opening 15, the special symbol combination when the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b are stopped becomes a specific symbol combination (a jackpot display mode) set in advance (a state where a big hit game is generated) And the door is opened and closed a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition in accordance with a predetermined setting (that is, the first state in which the big prize opening 15 is easy to receive the game ball a predetermined number of times) It is a device that is controlled so as to perform an operation that changes between the first state and the second state in the big hit gaming state. That is, the special winning opening 15 is provided in the game area 2a of the game board 2, and is an example of a variable pitching device that can be displaced between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to be received. It corresponds to. The out port 16 is a device for collecting and collecting game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 12, the starting winning ports 14, 17 and the big winning port 15.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 13 is stored as passing memory information, and based on this passing memory information, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 23c is performed. In addition, at the lower left part of the game area 2a, four normal symbol memory LEDs 23e for displaying the number of passage memories of the passage gate 13 are provided. The stored number of game balls that have passed through the passing gate 13 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol storing LED 23e.

  In the ordinary symbol display device 23c, for example, two ordinary symbols blink alternately. When the two ordinary symbols stop blinking and “win” is displayed, the ordinary electric accessory is displayed. 18 switches to the first state in which the game ball is easily received into the start winning opening 17 for a predetermined time.

  Instead of the normal symbol display device 23c, two normal symbol display LEDs may be provided at an arbitrary location on the game board 2, and "winning" may be displayed by blinking these LEDs. Further, the two normal symbol display LEDs can be constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display. In this case, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,... “7”, “8”, “9”, etc. are displayed in a variable manner as normal symbols displayed on the 7-segment display. The case where the stop-displayed number becomes “3” or “7” is defined as “winning”.

  The ordinary electric accessory 18 has a receiving port for receiving a game ball, and switches between a first state where the game ball is easily received into the start winning port 17 and a second state where it is difficult to receive the game ball. It is an apparatus provided with a possible opening / closing mechanism. The normal electric accessory 18 is in a second state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball in a normal state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 23c is “winning”). In the case of stopping at the meaning symbol), it is switched to the first state in which it is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) and it is easy to accept the game ball. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball wins the receiving port.

  The winning balls to the start winning ports 14 and 17 can be memorized, and based on this memorized memory, the special symbols on the two special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2 are stored. Fluctuation display is performed. On the left side of the game area 2a, four special symbol storage LEDs 23d for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning openings 14, 17 are provided. The number of winning prizes stored in the start winning openings 14, 17 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the special symbol memory LED 23d.

  In addition, as the types of special symbol variable display results displayed on the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b, the probability variation big hit mode indicating that the probability variation big hit has been achieved, and the sudden big hit mode indicating that the sudden probability big hit (sudden probability variation big hit) has occurred. , There are three types of detachment modes that indicate that detachment occurred. Also, there are four types of probability variation big hit modes, the upper limit round is 9 rounds, and depending on the conditions, the probability variation big hit mode 1 that becomes the probability variable big hit 1 that shifts to the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state, The upper limit round is 6 rounds, and depending on the conditions, the probabilistic big hit mode 2 becomes the probable big hit 2 that shifts to the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the upper limit round is 3 rounds, and depending on the conditions, after the big hit gaming state ends Included are probability variation big hit mode 3 with probability variation big hit 3 that shifts to short-time state, and probability variation big hit mode 4 with upper limit round of 9 rounds and probability variation big hit 4 that always shifts to short time state after the end of big hit gaming state ing. In addition, there are two types of surprise hit mode, the upper limit round is 2 rounds, and depending on the conditions, the surprise hit mode 1 that becomes the surprise hit 1 that shifts to the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state, The upper limit round is 2 rounds, and a surprise big hit mode 2 that is a sudden big hit 2 that does not always shift to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state is included is included. The probability variation big hit mode, the sudden big hit mode, and the off mode will be described in detail later.

  The big hit gaming state means that, for example, the big winning opening SOL (solenoid) opens and closes the door of the big winning opening 15 for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, thereby making it easier to win more game balls than in the normal gaming state. This is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In particular, in the case of a big hit, the opening mode (opening time, the number of times of opening, etc.) of the big winning opening 15 is set to be disadvantageous in the case of a sudden big hit compared to the case of a probable big hit. Further, the probability variation state is a gaming state that has a relatively high probability of being a big hit as compared to the normal gaming state. That is, the probability variation state is a gaming state with a relatively high probability of becoming a big hit gaming state, and the normal gaming state is a gaming state with a relatively low probability of becoming a big hit gaming state. In other words, the probability change state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player and is easier to shift to the specific game state than the normal game state. Further, this probability change state is maintained in the variable display of 10 special symbols after the end of the big hit gaming state, and then becomes the normal gaming state.

  In addition, the opening / closing mode of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is lengthened, and the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened, so that the possibility of shifting to the specific gaming state in a short time is increased while suppressing the consumption of the ball. Depending on the conditions, the game will transition after the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, the time-short state is maintained in the variable display of the special symbol 100 times after the big hit gaming state is finished, and thereafter, it becomes a non-time-short state.

  When the variation display result of the special symbol becomes the probability variation big hit mode or the sudden probability big hit mode, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state is shifted to the probability variation state. Then, after shifting to the probability changing state, after a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the state is shifted to the normal gaming state. Further, in the case of the probability variation state or the time reduction state, when the variation display result of the special symbol changes from the probability variation big hit mode 1 to the probability variation big hit mode 3 and the sudden probability big hit mode 1, the game shifts to the time reduction state after the big hit gaming state ends. Further, when the variation display result of the special symbol becomes the probability change big hit mode 4, regardless of the game state at that time (whether it is the probability change state or the time-short state), the game is shifted to the time-short state after the end of the big hit game state. Then, after the transition to the time-saving state, after the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the state shifts to the non-time-saving state. In addition, when the variation display result of the special symbol is the sudden big hit mode 2, regardless of the gaming state at that time (whether the state is the probability changing state or the short time state), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state is shifted to the non-short time state. . In addition, when the odd hit is a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of rounds is 3, 6 or 9 and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 15 is 28 seconds, it is a sudden big hit. In such a case, the big hit gaming state is executed in which the upper limit number of rounds is two and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 15 is 0.2 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning memorized number and passed memorized number are displayed on the normal symbol memory LED 23e and the special symbol memory LED 23d, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to the game state and other notification information (hereinafter referred to as “effect information image”) is displayed on the back of the game board 2. A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 21 which is a display device having a possible display area 21a is arranged.

  The liquid crystal display device 21 displays an arbitrary image on the display area 21a based on an instruction from the image control circuit.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 includes an information display area for displaying effect images and other notification information, and a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are composed of three columns of symbols, left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol arranged in the horizontal direction, and are variably displayed so as to rotate from top to bottom. However, the decorative symbols do not have to be three symbols, and the variation display mode may be the horizontal direction or the front-rear direction instead of the vertical direction.

  In the present embodiment, the square display area 21a may be larger or smaller than the game area 2a. Further, the shape of the display area 21a is not limited to a square, and may be another shape. For example, it may be circular.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 is transparent, the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2. Further, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used. That is, the liquid crystal display device 21 has a display area 21 a for displaying an image, and the display area 21 a is disposed behind the transmission area of the game board 2.

  Further, one end of the glass door 9 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3a, and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3a. The glass door 9 covers the game board 2 so as to be visible.

  At a predetermined position of the upper plate part 4, a shutter lever 10 is provided that is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate part 4 is moved to the lower plate part 5 to be described later and taken out at the end of the game. Yes.

  The lower tray part 5 located on the lower side of the upper dish part 4 is fixed to the gaming machine main body part 3a, and has a storage surface 5a for storing game balls overflowed from the upper dish part 4 by payout. .

  A handle 7a is provided on the left side of the lower plate part 5. The handle 7a is rotated when a game ball is driven into the game area 2a of the game board 2 via the rail 11, and is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball. ing. A device for launching a game ball to the game area 2a in accordance with the operation of the handle 7a in this manner is a launch device 90 described later. Further, an ashtray 7b is provided on the right side of the lower tray part 5 for the convenience of a player who plays a game while smoking. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is different from many conventional gaming machines in that the handle 7a is provided on the left side and the ashtray 7b is provided on the right side, that is, the left and right are opposite to each other.

  The cover 6 located on the upper side of the glass door 9 is fixed to the gaming machine main body 3a, and on the left and right sides of the cover 6, there are a number of slits respectively corresponding to the left and right speakers 8a and 8b provided on the gaming machine main body 3a. Is formed so that the sound from the speakers 8a and 8b can be heard. The speakers 8a and 8b have a function of outputting a predetermined sound (for example, music corresponding to a gaming state or other notification information).

  An operation button 50 that can be operated by a player is provided on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The operation buttons 50 include a left symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “left button”) 50a, a middle symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “middle button”) 50b, and a right symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “right button”). .) 50c, and are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction.

  These left button 50a, middle button 50b and right button 50c are electrically connected to a sub CPU 301 which will be described later. When the left button 50a is pressed, the left symbol stop signal is input to the sub CPU 301. When the middle button 50b is pressed, the middle symbol stop signal is input to the sub CPU 301. When the right button 50c is pressed, the right symbol stop signal is input to the sub CPU 301. It is like that. The left button 50a, the middle button 50b, and the right button 50c are used for a selection operation in a mini game described later. The operation button 50 in this embodiment corresponds to an example of an operation unit that can be operated by the player.

  As described above, since the handle 7a is provided on the left side, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the left hand operates the handle 7a while the right hand is at the front edge of the upper platen portion 4. The left button 50a, the middle button 50b, and the right button 50c can be pressed at a desired timing.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. , A lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a according to the operation of the ball lending operation panel 55, and the record information read by the reading means. Writing means for subtracting the number of loans for which lending is commanded by the lending command signal output means and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot.

  The main control circuit 200 includes a main CPU (ultra-compact processor) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, various display devices (special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b, normal symbol display LED 23c). The special control memory LED 23d, the normal design memory LED 23e, etc.), the lamp control circuit 207 for controlling the lighting, the initial reset circuit 204 for generating a reset signal for starting the program from the beginning at the time of abnormality or power-on, the main CPU 201 operates Main RAM 203 for storing various data necessary for the game, a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a jackpot determination table to be referred to when determining a jackpot by random lottery, and a random lottery Refer to this when making a normal hit judgment A main ROM 202 storing a normal hit determination table, a variable display pattern selection table that is referred to when determining a variable display pattern of a special symbol, and various probability tables that are referred to when other effects are drawn. Has been implemented.

  The main RAM 203 has a holding memory counter for counting the holding memory stored in a holding memory area (“0” to “4”) described later, the number of passing memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the passing ball of the passing gate 13). Pass memory counter for storing the number), a big prize winning prize counter for memorizing the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 15 during the operation of one round, and during one big hit gaming state There is provided a grand prize opening number counter for storing the number of times the door of the big prize opening 15 is opened (that is, the number of round operations in one big hit gaming state).

  The main RAM 203 has a reserved storage area (“0” to “4”). The reserved storage area refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the start winning openings 14 and 17 in order from the reserved storage area “0”. It is an area that is stored. Further, the combination of the jackpot determination random number value stored in the reserved storage area ("1" to "4") is displayed on the special symbol storage LED 23d according to the stored number, and the reserved storage area "0" The random number value for jackpot determination stored in “” is used for jackpot determination.

  Further, the main RAM 203 includes a high probability flag and a short time flag. Here, (77) can be set in the high probability flag when the gaming state is shifted to the probable change state, while (00) is set when the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state. Yes. Also, (33) can be set in the time reduction flag when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state, while (00) is set when the gaming state is shifted to a gaming state other than the time reduction state. ing. The main CPU 201 functions as various means described later.

  The I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200 is provided on the inner side of the pass gate 13 and starts a pass gate SW (switch) 19Sa, which is a sensor for detecting the passing of a game ball, and start winning ports 14, 17 Start ports SW19a and 19b, which are sensors provided in the area and detect game balls that have passed through the start area of the start winning ports 14 and 17, are connected.

  Further, the I / O port 205 is provided in a passing area in the special winning opening 15 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 12 as a count SW 19Se that is a sensor for detecting a gaming ball passing through the passing area. A general winning opening SW19Sb, which is a sensor to be used, and a backup clear SW74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203 are connected.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port 205. That is, actuators such as a movable member SOL (solenoid) 71S for driving the ordinary electric accessory 18 and a large winning opening SOL (solenoid) 72S for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 15 are connected.

  Here, when each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. Therefore, the main CPU 201 determines that each of the actuators 71S and 72S corresponds to the input detection signal. Are driven and controlled.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub-control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, and the lamp / LED 39a, and the payout control circuit 70a and the launch that have received this control command (command). Operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90 are controlled by the control circuit 70b.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a drives and controls the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 and the big winning opening 15 and the like. A number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. Further, the launch control circuit 70b causes the launching device 90 to launch a game ball by drivingly controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 7a.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port 304, an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307. As described above, the left button 50a, the middle button 50b, and the right button 50c are connected to the sub CPU 301.

  In the program ROM 302, the sub CPU 301 controls the image control circuit 305 for processing control based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and the sound control circuit 306 for processing control. A control program, a control program for controlling the processing of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  The sub CPU 301 determines a command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port 304, and controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the determination result. The sub CPU 301 functions as various means described later.

  The image control circuit 305 executes display of a variable game or the like in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (instruction based on the effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). Image data ROM (image data storage means) 305b for storing various image data and corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with control from the sub CPU 301, and based on the extracted image data, a variable game, A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a for generating data for executing display of an effect image and the like, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d for converting the display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal; It comprises.

  For example, the image control circuit 305 performs an image display control process for causing the display area 21a to display a variable game or an effect image corresponding to the result of the big hit determination based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301.

  In addition, the image data ROM 305b stores image data for variably displaying the decorative design in the decorative design display area of the display area 21a, effect image data for displaying the effect image in the regular display area of the display area 21a, and the like. ing. Here, each image data includes a plurality of image data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a. In other words, the image data ROM 305 b stores image data for displaying an image on the display area 21 a in the liquid crystal display device 21. In the present embodiment, such an image data ROM 305b corresponds to an example of an image data storage unit.

  Here, a VRAM 305c provided with two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second).

  The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, the VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 8 a and 8 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 8a and 8b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a performs lighting display of lamps and LEDs (for example, the normal symbol memory LED 23e, the special symbol memory LED 23d, etc.) provided in various places of the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on this input signal.

  In this way, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the liquid crystal display device 21 perform an effect based on the effect data set (control program) by the sub CPU 301.

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300. The main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

[Special design LED]
The special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b in the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b are composed of two 7-segment indicators and the like. These special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b can respectively derive and display 21 types of special symbols shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the special symbol is displayed as “-” displayed as symbol number 01, “0” displayed as symbol number 02, “1” displayed as symbol number 03, and symbol number 04. Displayed as symbol number 05, “3” displayed as symbol number 05, “4” displayed as symbol number 06, “5” displayed as symbol number 07, and symbol number 08. “6”, “7” displayed as symbol number 09, “8” displayed as symbol number 10, “9” displayed as symbol number 11, and “0” displayed as symbol number 12 .. ”,“ 1. ”displayed as symbol number 13,“ 2. ”displayed as symbol number 14,“ 3. ”displayed as symbol number 15, and“ 16. ” “4.” is displayed as symbol number 17 "5." displayed as symbol number 18, "7." displayed as symbol number 19, "8." displayed as symbol number 20, and as symbol number 21 “9.” displayed. Since “.” Is displayed in a small size, for example, it is not easy to distinguish between “0” displayed as symbol number 02 and “0.” displayed as symbol number 12. .

  Further, as described above, these special symbols are derived and displayed as the probability variation big hit mode 1 to the probability variation big hit mode 4, the sudden probability big hit mode 1, the sudden probability big hit mode 2, and the deviation mode.

  Specifically, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b include a combination of symbol number 01 and symbol number 01 as a detachment mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b include a combination of symbol number 10 and symbol number 18, a combination of symbol number 03 and symbol number 09, and symbol number 16, as shown in FIG. The combination of symbol number 03, the combination of symbol number 07 and symbol number 15, the combination of symbol number 18 and symbol number 11, the combination of symbol number 14 and symbol number 12, the combination of symbol number 11 and symbol number 04 The combination of symbol number 15 and symbol number 07, the combination of symbol number 02 and symbol number 06, the combination of symbol number 09 and symbol number 10, the combination of symbol number 12 and symbol number 14, the symbol number 16 and symbol The combination of number 12, the combination of symbol number 19 and symbol number 11, the combination of symbol number 07 and symbol number 08, the combination of symbol number 08 and symbol number 19, and the symbol number 0 The combination of symbol number 16, the combination of symbol number 13 and symbol number 20, the combination of symbol number 04 and symbol number 13, the combination of symbol number 10 and symbol number 21, the combination of symbol number 13 and symbol number 07 And a combination of symbol number 04 and symbol number 18, a combination of symbol number 17 and symbol number 02, and a combination of symbol number 08 and symbol number 11.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b include a combination of symbol number 08 and symbol number 16, a combination of symbol number 11 and symbol number 20, and symbol number 02, as shown in FIG. The combination of symbol number 03, the combination of symbol number 07 and symbol number 02, the combination of symbol number 15 and symbol number 11, the combination of symbol number 20 and symbol number 05, the combination of symbol number 04 and symbol number 09 The combination of symbol number 19 and symbol number 07, the combination of symbol number 13 and symbol number 14, and the combination of symbol number 16 and symbol number 18 are included.

  As the probability variation big hit mode 3, as shown in FIG. 9, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b include a combination of symbol number 02 and symbol number 19, a combination of symbol number 03 and symbol number 08, symbol number 19, The combination of symbol number 02, the combination of symbol number 11 and symbol number 15, the combination of symbol number 08 and symbol number 10, the combination of symbol number 16 and symbol number 04, the combination of symbol number 10 and symbol number 17 The combination of symbol number 15 and symbol number 13, the combination of symbol number 07 and symbol number 11, the combination of symbol number 04 and symbol number 16, the combination of symbol number 11 and symbol number 07, symbol number 20 and symbol The combination of number 15, the combination of symbol number 14 and symbol number 03, the combination of symbol number 03 and symbol number 10, the combination of symbol number 15 and symbol number 06, and symbol number 1 The combination of symbol number 09, the combination of symbol number 17 and symbol number 18, the combination of symbol number 09 and symbol number 21, the combination of symbol number 06 and symbol number 02, the combination of symbol number 02 and symbol number 04 A combination of symbol number 19 and symbol number 20, a combination of symbol number 12 and symbol number 16, a combination of symbol number 05 and symbol number 17, a combination of symbol number 21 and symbol number 14, and symbol number 04, A combination of symbol number 02, a combination of symbol number 08 and symbol number 21, a combination of symbol number 17 and symbol number 05, a combination of symbol number 20 and symbol number 19, and a combination of symbol number 19 and symbol number 16 The combination of symbol number 13 and symbol number 05, the combination of symbol number 06 and symbol number 04, the combination of symbol number 11 and symbol number 13, and the combination of symbol number 15 and symbol number 17 Seto, are included.

  Further, as the probability variation big hit mode 4, as shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b include a combination of symbol number 02 and symbol number 20.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b include a combination of symbol number 11 and symbol number 12, a combination of symbol number 10 and symbol number 13, and a symbol number 09, as shown in FIG. The combination of symbol number 14 is included.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b include a combination of symbol number 03 and symbol number 15, a combination of symbol number 09 and symbol number 06, and symbol number 18, as shown in FIG. A combination of symbol number 21, a combination of symbol number 07 and symbol number 12, a combination of symbol number 14 and symbol number 08, a combination of symbol number 05 and symbol number 05, a combination of symbol number 09 and symbol number 09, The combination of symbol number 12, symbol number 11, the combination of symbol number 13, symbol number 10, the combination of symbol number 14, symbol number 09, the combination of symbol number 15, symbol number 08, symbol number 16, symbol The combination of number 07, the combination of symbol number 17 and symbol number 06, the combination of symbol number 18 and symbol number 05, the combination of symbol number 19 and symbol number 04, and the symbol number 0, combination of symbol number 03, combination of symbol number 21, symbol number 02, combination of symbol number 08, symbol number 03, combination of symbol number 14, symbol number 06, symbol number 10, symbol number 10 A combination of symbol number 02 and symbol number 20, a combination of symbol number 10 and symbol number 09, a combination of symbol number 05 and symbol number 07, a combination of symbol number 21 and symbol number 03, and symbol number 16 The combination of symbol number 14, the combination of symbol number 06 and symbol number 13, the combination of symbol number 13 and symbol number 19, the combination of symbol number 20 and symbol number 08, the combination of symbol number 09 and symbol number 03 And a combination of symbol number 12 and symbol number 06, a combination of symbol number 11 and symbol number 02, and a combination of symbol number 15 and symbol number 15 are included.

  In this way, it is easy to distinguish between the off mode and the other modes, but “.” Is displayed in a small size as described above, and many combinations of symbols are set. Therefore, it is not easy to identify various probability variation big hit modes and sudden big hit modes.

[Big hit judgment table]
The jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 202 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the jackpot determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 202, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 202.

  The jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 202 is a table for determining whether or not the jackpot is reached. In the jackpot determination table, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state and the jackpot probability are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, it is determined as a big hit with a probability of “1/47”, and when the gaming state is a probable state, it is determined as a big hit with a probability of “1/44”. .

  In this way, based on the gaming state, it is determined whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. In particular, in the probability variation state, the transition to the big hit gaming state is set more easily than the normal gaming state.

[Big hit type determination table]
The jackpot type determination table stored in the main ROM 202 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the jackpot type determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 202, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 202.

  The jackpot type determination table stored in the main ROM 202 is a table for determining the type of the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot type determination table, as shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot symbol, the upper limit number of rounds, the distribution rate, and the game state specification are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, with a probability of “23/100”, the jackpot symbol becomes probabilistic symbol 1 (probable variation jackpot mode 1), the upper limit round number is determined as nine rounds, and the probability of “10/100” indicates that the jackpot symbol is Probability variation 2 (probability variation big hit mode 2), the upper limit round number is determined as 6 rounds, with probability of "33/100", the big hit symbol becomes probability variation symbol 3 (probability variation big hit mode 3), and the upper limit round number is 3 rounds With a probability of “1/100”, the jackpot symbol becomes probable variation 4 (probability variation jackpot mode 4), and the upper limit round number is determined as nine rounds, with a probability of “3/100” It becomes symbol 1 (accuracy big hit mode 1) and is determined as 2 rounds as the upper limit number of rounds.突確 jackpot mode 2), and is determined as 2 rounds as the upper limit number of rounds.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is changed from the probability variation symbol 1 to the probability variation symbol 3 and the sudden probability symbol 1, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it becomes a probability variation state until the variable display of 10 special symbols is terminated. When the gaming state at this time is in the probabilistic state or in the short-time state, the short-time state is maintained after the end of the big hit gaming state until the variable display of 100 special symbols is completed. In addition, when the big hit symbol becomes the probable change symbol 4, after the big hit game state is finished, it becomes a probable change state until the variable display of 10 special symbols is finished, and the game state at the time of the big hit is concerned. No matter whether the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state, the short time state is maintained after the end of the big hit gaming state until the variable display of 100 special symbols is finished. In addition, when the big hit symbol becomes a sudden winning symbol 2, after the end of the big hit gaming state, it becomes a probable change state until the variable display of 10 special symbols is finished, and it is related to the gaming state at the time of the big hit. (Whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state), after the big hit gaming state ends, the short-time state is not entered, but the non-short-time state is entered.

  As described above, when the big hit is made, the type of the big hit is determined, and the upper limit round number in the big hit gaming state and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is decided.

[Symbol appearance distribution table]
The symbol appearance distribution table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the symbol appearance distribution table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The symbol appearance allocation table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining symbols that appear in a mini game described later. In this symbol appearance distribution table, as shown in FIG. 15A, a symbol appearance distribution table referred to at the time of one round and as shown in FIG. 15B, a symbol appearance referred to at the time of four rounds. And a sorting table. In these symbol appearance allocation tables, as shown in FIG. 15, the upper limit number of rounds, symbols, and their allocation rates are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, when the upper limit round is determined as 3 rounds when it is referred to at the time of 1 round, there is no appearance symbol with a probability of 50%, but replay is 15% with an occurrence symbol of 30%. Orange is associated as an appearance symbol with probability and watermelon is associated with appearance symbol with probability of 5%, and when the upper limit round is determined as 6 rounds, there is 10% with no probability of occurrence with 50% probability. Replay as an appearance symbol with a probability of 10%, orange as an appearance symbol with a probability of 10%, watermelon as an appearance symbol with a probability of 15%, and cherry as an appearance symbol with a probability of 15%. When a round is determined as 9 rounds, there is a 40% chance that 5% probability of replay, 5% probability of orange as an appearance symbol, orange as an appearance symbol, 25% of probability as watermelon, 25% of probability as cherry as an appearance symbol, 5% 7 are associated as appearance symbols with the probability of.

  On the other hand, when the upper limit round is determined as 6 rounds when it is referred to during 4 rounds, none appears as an appearance symbol with a probability of 50%, but replay appears as an appearance symbol with a probability of 30%. When orange is assigned as a symbol, watermelon is assigned as an appearance symbol with a probability of 5%, and the upper limit round is determined as 9 rounds, there is a probability of 50% with no probability as an appearance symbol with a probability of 5%. Replay as an appearance symbol, orange as an appearance symbol with a probability of 5%, watermelon as an appearance symbol with a probability of 20%, cherry as an appearance symbol with a probability of 15%, 7 as an appearance symbol with a probability of 5%, Each is associated.

  Thus, the appearance symbol is determined based on the upper limit number of rounds. In particular, in the first round, when cherry is determined as an appearance symbol, the upper limit round is not 6 rounds but 6 rounds or 9 rounds, so that the continuation of round control is confirmed. It becomes. In addition, in the case of 1 round, when 7 is determined as an appearance symbol, the upper limit round is 9 rounds, so that the upper limit round number is 9 rounds. In addition, in the case of 4 rounds, when cherry or 7 is determined as the appearance symbol, the upper limit round is 9 rounds, so that the upper limit round number is 9 rounds. In addition, since replay and orange are set so that the distribution ratio decreases as the upper limit number of rounds increases, if replay or orange is determined as an appearance symbol, the probability that round control will continue is low. Since the watermelon is set so that the distribution ratio increases as the upper limit number of rounds increases, if a watermelon is determined as an appearance symbol, there is a probability that round control will be continued. High is predictable.

[Description of display screen]
Further, display screens related to the special symbol game executed in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
Special symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is executed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol that is displayed in a stopped state and that is derived and displayed is in an out-of-game state, the current game state such as the normal game state is not maintained and the current game state is maintained, and the big-hit state is obtained. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, on the display area 21a in the liquid crystal display device 21, a variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols for decorating the special symbols in the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. And when the predetermined variable display start condition mentioned above is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative symbol is also executed as shown in FIG. Then, before the special symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 16C, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the left column, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the right column. Then, at the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is “−”, the decorative symbol is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol is not “−”. Is a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the derived and displayed decorative symbols of the plurality of columns are, as shown in FIG. 16D, non-specific display modes (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged) Then, the special symbol is derived and displayed as “−”, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, when the decorative symbols of a plurality of rows become reach as shown in FIG. 16 (E) and become a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged) as shown in FIG. 16 (F). The special symbol is derived and displayed as a mode that is not “−”, and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the big hit gaming state, when it becomes a predetermined round (for example, the first round), a mini game is executed. In this mini game, as shown in FIG. 17A, three boxes are displayed, and the boxes can be selected in accordance with the operation of the operation button 50. Then, as shown in FIG. 17B, when a watermelon appears in response to the operation of the operation button 50, a comment “May continue the round !?” is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 17C, when nothing appears in response to the operation of the operation button 50, a comment “unfortunate ...” is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 17D, when a cherry appears in response to the operation of the operation button 50, a comment “Continue round decision!” Is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 17E, when 7 appears in response to the operation of the operation button 50, a comment “Congratulations! 9R confirmed!” Is displayed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 17F, a replay appears in response to the operation of the operation button 50, or an orange appears in response to the operation of the operation button 50 as shown in FIG. Sometimes.

  When the third round is reached, an image prompting the operation of the operation button 50 is displayed as shown in FIG. 18B, and when the operation button 50 is operated, as shown in FIG. 18C. , A comment “Continue!” Is displayed, a notification that it will continue in the fourth round is made, and a comment “Sorry!” Is displayed, as shown in FIG. Instead, a notification that the big hit gaming state is finished is issued.

  Further, the mini game executed in the first round is executed in the same way in the fourth round, and the notification executed in the third round is also executed in the same way in the sixth round.

  Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 19A, it may be notified that the chance time is 10 times. The chance time is a period of a probabilistic state and a non-short-time state. As described above, when the gaming state is not the probability variation state or the short-time state but the probability variation big hit 1 is changed to the probability variation big hit 3 and the sudden big hit 1 or the chance big is 2 regardless of the gaming state. Thus, the probability variation state and the non-time-short state are obtained. When the special symbol is variably displayed, the number of chance times is subtracted as shown in FIG. Then, in the probability variation state, as shown in FIG. 19 (C), when the big hit is made, after the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the super chance time It may be reported as 100 times. The super chance time is a period of a probabilistic state and a short time state. As described above, when the gaming state is a probable change state or a short-time state and the probable large hit 1 is changed to the probable big hit 3 or the sudden probable big hit 1, or the probable change big hit 4 regardless of the gaming state, the super chance It becomes time, and it becomes a probable change state and a short time state. In addition, when the super chance time is suddenly big hit 2, as shown in FIG. 19 (E), a comment “Sorry! Super chance time has ended” is displayed, as shown in FIG. 19 (F). Regardless of the gaming state, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state changes to the probability changing state and the non-time saving state.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 and FIGS. 24 to 30 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 22) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 20, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 22, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 and the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b, and the decorative symbols is executed (step S15). ). Then, the main CPU 201 executes normal symbol control processing relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 23c (step S16). Then, the main CPU 201 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable display such as a special symbol in accordance with the execution results of step S15 and step S16 (step S19). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S15, step S16, and step S19 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, even when the main CPU 201 is executing the main process, the main CPU 201 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process. The following system timer interrupt process is executed according to a clock pulse generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 201 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). Then, the main CPU 201 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start winning opening 14, 17 or the like (step S43). In this process, the main CPU 201 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203, data indicating that a game ball is paid out (wins) on the condition that a game ball has been won at various winning ports. Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300, a big winning opening opening time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 15 that is opened when a big hit or middle hit occurs. Update processing of various timers such as a timer is executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 300. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol derived and displayed, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of the special symbol, and the like. The main CPU 201 that executes such processing transmits a variable pattern designation command (variable display pattern command) corresponding to the special symbol variable display pattern and capable of specifying the special symbol variable display time to the sub-control circuit 300. This corresponds to an example of command transmission means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 201 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 82 to perform a prize ball to the payout control circuit 70a. Specifically, the main CPU 201 supplies to the payout control circuit 70a a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 22, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 201 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 201 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24, the main CPU 201 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. , Derived special symbol, variation pattern of special symbol, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, if there is no pending number, a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, the main CPU 201 determines whether the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, and whether or not the big hit is lost when the waiting time after determination elapses. . When the main CPU 201 is a big hit, it sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 5 seconds for the sudden big hit, the case for the probable big hit Is set to the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is out of place. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75. When the main CPU 201 is out of order, the time counter is counted (for example, subtraction) when the time is short, and the probability counter is counted (for example, subtraction) when it is in the probability variation state. . The main CPU 201 that executes such processing is a big hit that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state due to the establishment of a predetermined gaming state transition condition, such as when the result of variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display mode. Control to shift to the gaming state is performed. The main CPU 201 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of game control means.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main CPU 201 Based on the data read from the ROM 202, the variables positioned in the main RAM 203 are updated. The main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag, and stores data indicating the special winning opening open display command indicating that the special winning opening 15 is opened in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. In addition, the opening upper limit time (for example, 28 seconds at the time of probability variation big hit, 0.2 seconds at the time of sudden big hit) is set in the big prize opening time timer. The data indicating the display command for opening the big prize opening set in this way is displayed from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a command. As a result, the sub-control circuit 300 can recognize that the special winning opening 15 is being opened. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open to a control state flag, and also stores data indicating a special winning opening open display command indicating that the special winning opening 15 has been opened in the main RAM 203. Set to area. The data indicating the display command for opening the big prize opening set in this way is displayed from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a command. As a result, the sub-control circuit 300 can recognize that the special winning opening 15 is being opened. The main CPU 201 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 28 seconds at the time of probability variation big hit, 0.2 seconds at the time of sudden big hit) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 201 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “9” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). The main CPU 201 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 203 in order to close the special winning opening 15 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the residual ball in the special winning opening in the control state flag, and stores data indicating an inter-round display command indicating that the special winning opening 15 is closed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. set. The data indicating the display command between rounds set in this way is supplied as the display command between rounds from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 300, it is possible to recognize that the special winning opening 15 is closed and that the predetermined round has ended. The main CPU 201 sets the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 201 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the number of times of release is equal to or greater than the maximum value (the final round) is satisfied. When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. Further, the main CPU 201 sets data indicating a jackpot end display command indicating the end of the jackpot gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. The data indicating the big hit end display command set in this way is supplied as a big hit end display command from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 300 can recognize that the big hit gaming state has ended. On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 201 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time (for example, 1 second) corresponding to the interval between rounds has passed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 28, the main CPU 201 indicates the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. The value (08) is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Then, the main CPU 201 performs control to shift to the probability changing state regardless of the type of the special symbol. That is, when it is determined that the main CPU 201 shifts to the specific gaming state, the main CPU 201 performs control to shift to the probability changing state (special gaming state) after the end of the specific gaming state. In the present embodiment, such a main CPU 201 corresponds to an example of a special gaming state transition control unit. Further, the main CPU 201 performs control to shift to the time-saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state when the time saving transition condition is satisfied, and when the time saving transition condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 201 performs non-control after the end of the big hit gaming state. Control to shift to the short time state. When the main CPU 201 decides to shift to the probable change state and the short-time state after the big hit gaming state is finished, the main CPU 201 stores data indicating a game state command indicating the shift to the probable change state and the short-time state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. Set to. Further, the data indicating the gaming state command set in this way is supplied as a gaming state command from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 300, it becomes possible to recognize the gaming state that shifts after the end of the specific gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 201 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) so as to decrease by “1”. Then, the main CPU 201 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 201 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, the main CPU 201 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is not in the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 22 is executed at a predetermined timing. In addition, when the main CPU 201 is not in the big hit gaming state, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 22 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Accordingly, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 22 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is ended. The specific game ending condition is to end the big hit gaming state on condition that the maximum number of continuation of the big hit round (upper limit number of rounds) has ended.

  In addition, as described above, the main CPU 201 that controls the opening / closing of the big prize opening 15 is shifted to the second state by setting a predetermined displacement condition after setting the big prize opening 15 to the first state in the big hit gaming state. The round control to be performed is repeatedly performed with the upper limit number of rounds as the upper limit. Such a main CPU 201 corresponds to an example of a variable pitching device control means.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 stores in the main RAM 203 a variable for supplying a demo display command to the sub-control circuit 300 in order to perform a demo display. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 300 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been entered. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 reads the high probability flag, and based on the read high probability flag, one big hit from a plurality of big hit judgment tables (see FIG. 13) having different numbers of big hit judgment values (big hit judgment values). Select a judgment table. When the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared to the normal gaming state. is there. Then, the main CPU 201 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and the selected jackpot determination table. As a result, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. That is, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a specific game transition determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.

  In step S107, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol determination process. In this process, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol to be derived and displayed depending on whether it is a big hit or not. Specifically, the main CPU 201 refers to the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 14), determines the jackpot type, and determines a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot type. That is, the main CPU 201 determines the result of variable display of special symbols. The main CPU 201 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a display result determination unit. In other words, the main CPU 201 determines the gaming state to be transferred by determining the special symbol to be derived and displayed. Further, the main CPU 201 determines the upper limit number of rounds according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines a predetermined first round upper limit number (for example, 3 rounds) and a second round upper limit number (for example, 6, 9 rounds) larger than the first round upper limit number. ) And set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. The main CPU 201 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a round upper limit number determination unit. The data indicating the special symbol to be derived and stored as described above is supplied to the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b. As a result, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b are made to display the determined special symbol. Further, the data indicating the special symbol to be derived and displayed stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The The sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 executes the effect display according to the received derived symbol designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 201 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol determined in step S107. Then, the main CPU 201 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. The main CPU 201 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern thus stored is supplied to the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b. As a result, the special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b are variably displayed with the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. That is, the main CPU 201 performs control for deriving and displaying the result of variable symbol special display based on the result determined in step S105 or step S107. In the present embodiment, such a main CPU 201 corresponds to an example of a variable display control unit. Further, in the present embodiment, such special symbol display LEDs 23a and 23b correspond to an example of variable display means for variably displaying special symbols. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 calculates the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation time table indicating the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, and sets a value indicating the fluctuation time. Store in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the main CPU 201 has a predetermined specific game transition condition for shifting to the specific game state on the condition that the game ball has entered the start winning openings 14 and 17 (entrance area) of the game board 2. The set predetermined game will be started. The main control circuit 200 including the main CPU 201 controls the progress of the game. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 301 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of game control means.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S74 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. A determination is made (step S132). In this process, when the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S133. On the other hand, if the main CPU 201 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management, or if it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 Exit the subroutine.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not it has been determined that it is a big hit by the process of step S105 of FIG. If the main CPU 201 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S138, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, moves the process to step S136.

  In step S138, a gaming state determination process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, the main CPU 201 determines the current gaming state and performs control corresponding to the determination result. Then, the main CPU 201 executes processing for setting a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management as the control state flag (step S134). In this process, the main CPU 201 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S135). In this process, the main CPU 201 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 201 stores a value indicating the read waiting time in the waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S136, the main CPU 201 executes a variation shortening end determination process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to end the time-saving state or the probability variation state. Then, the main CPU 201 executes a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag (step S137). In this process, the main CPU 201 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Game state determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S138 in FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not a time reduction condition for shifting to the time reduction state is satisfied (step S241). In this process, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the time-shortening condition for shifting to the time-shortening state is established based on the gaming state when the big hit is made and the type of big hit. Specifically, the main CPU 201 has a probability change big hit 4 or when the gaming state is a positive change state or a short time state when the big hit is in the case of the probability change big hit 1 to the probability change big hit 3 or the sudden probability big hit 1. Therefore, it is determined that the time reduction condition for shifting to the time reduction state is satisfied. If the main CPU 201 determines that the time reduction condition for shifting to the time reduction state is satisfied, the main CPU 201 advances the processing to step S243. On the other hand, if the main CPU 201 determines that the time reduction condition for shifting to the time reduction state is not satisfied, the main CPU 201 proceeds to step S244 without proceeding to step S243.

  In step S 243, the main CPU 201 sets “1” to the time-determination determination flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. As a result, the main CPU 201 shifts to the time saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S244.

  In step S244, the main CPU 201 clears the big hit flag, the big win release number counter, the gaming state flag, the hourly flag, the hourly counter, and the probability change counter that are positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S245.

  In step S245, the main CPU 201 sets a big hit start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. In this process, the main CPU 201 supplies the jackpot start command set in this way as a jackpot start command from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The As a result, the sub-control circuit 300 can recognize that the game state has shifted to the big hit gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S246.

  In step S246, the main CPU 201 sets the big winning opening opening number upper limit data corresponding to the upper limit number of rounds determined in step S107 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. As a result, the round control for the determined round upper limit number of times is executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Fluctuation shortening end judgment processing]
The subroutine executed in step S136 in FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is set (step S251). In this process, the main CPU 201 reads a value from the high probability flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203, and determines whether or not the high probability flag is set depending on whether or not the value is “77”. To do. If the main CPU 201 determines that the high probability flag is set, it moves the process to step S252. On the other hand, if the main CPU 201 determines that the high probability flag is not set, it moves the process to step S256.

  In step S <b> 252, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the probability variation counter positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. Then, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the probability variation counter is “0” (step S253). In this process, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the probability variation counter positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203 is “0”. When determining that the probability variation counter is “0”, the main CPU 201 shifts the processing to step S254. On the other hand, when determining that the probability variation counter is not “0”, the main CPU 201 ends the present subroutine without executing steps S254 and S255. Thus, the main CPU 201 maintains the probability changing state without shifting to the normal gaming state.

  In step S254, the main CPU 201 clears the probability variation flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. Thereby, the main CPU 201 performs control to shift from the probability variation state to the normal gaming state when the number of times of variable display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number in the probability variation state. Then, the main CPU 201 sets a gaming state command indicating a normal gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203 (step S255). The gaming state command indicating the normal gaming state set in this way is supplied as a gaming state command from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. This makes it possible for the sub-control circuit 300 to recognize that it has shifted to the normal gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S256.

  In step S256, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set. In this process, the main CPU 201 reads a value from the time reduction flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set depending on whether or not the value is “33”. If the main CPU 201 determines that the time reduction flag is set, it moves the process to step S257. On the other hand, when the main CPU 201 determines that the time reduction flag is not set, the main CPU 201 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S <b> 257, the main CPU 201 decrements “1” by the time counter located in the predetermined area of the main RAM 203. Then, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the time reduction counter is “0” (step S258). In this process, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the hour / hour counter located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203 is “0”. When the main CPU 201 determines that the time counter is “0”, the main CPU 201 shifts the processing to step S259. On the other hand, if the main CPU 201 determines that the time reduction counter is not “0”, the main CPU 201 ends the present subroutine without executing steps S259 and S260. As a result, the main CPU 201 maintains the time reduction state without shifting to the non-time reduction state.

  In step S259, the main CPU 201 clears the time reduction flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. Thereby, the main CPU 201 performs control to shift from the time-short state to the non-time-short state when the number of times of variable display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number in the time-short state. Then, the main CPU 201 sets a gaming state command indicating a non-time-saving state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203 (step S260). The gaming state command indicating the non-short-time state set in this way is supplied as a gaming state command from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 300 can recognize that the state has shifted to the non-time saving state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The subroutine executed in step S79 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval (step S181), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. This is performed (step S182). In this process, when the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the jackpot end interval and determines that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 shifts the process to step S183. On the other hand, if the main CPU 201 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the big hit end interval, or if it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S183, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 201 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag positioned in the main RAM 203. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S184.

  In step S184, the main CPU 201 executes processing for setting a high probability flag (77) positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203, sets 10 to a probability variation counter positioned in the predetermined area of the main RAM 203, and step S185. Move processing to. The high probability flag is read by the main CPU 201 in the above-described step S105, and the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is improved depending on whether or not the probability changing state. That is, the main CPU 201 performs control to shift to the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a special gaming state transition control unit.

  In step S185, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the short time determination flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203 is “1”. In this process, when the main CPU 201 determines that the value of the time reduction determination flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S186. On the other hand, if the main CPU 201 determines that the value of the time reduction determination flag is not “1”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to step S187 without executing step S186. That is, the main CPU 201 performs control to shift to the non-time-saving state after the big hit gaming state ends.

  In step S186, the main CPU 201 executes processing for setting the time reduction flag (33) positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 203, sets 100 in the time reduction counter positioned in the predetermined area of the main RAM 203, and proceeds to step S185. Move processing. That is, the main CPU 201 performs control to shift to the time reduction state after the end of the big hit gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S187.

  In step S187, the main CPU 201 sets a gaming state command corresponding to the gaming state to be transferred. In this process, the main CPU 201 sets a gaming state command indicating transition to the probability changing state, and further a gaming state command indicating whether transitioning to the time-saving state or non-time-saving state to a predetermined area of the main RAM 203. . The gaming state command set in this way is supplied as a gaming state command from the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Thereby, the sub control circuit 300 can recognize the game state to be transferred.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 300 executes the sub-control circuit main process. This sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29, the sub CPU 301 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S201). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 301 executes a random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 301 updates the random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 executes command analysis processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33, the received command is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S207.

  In step S207, the sub CPU 301 executes effect control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 34, control is performed to execute an effect executed in response to a command supplied from the main control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 301 executes display control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 36, the sub CPU 301 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 21.

  Then, the sub CPU 301 executes a sound control process for controlling sounds generated from the speakers 8a and 8b (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps / LEDs 39a (step S206). When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S202.

  As described above, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 300 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing at which the command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 30, the sub CPU 301 saves the register (step S <b> 221) and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 200 in a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303. (Step S222). Then, the sub CPU 301 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S223). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[VDP interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 300 executes the VDP interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, every predetermined period such as the vertical synchronization timing (1/60 s) in the display device). This VDP interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 31, the sub CPU 301 saves the register (step S231), and increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303 by 1 (step S232). This VDP counter is a counter for displaying an image, and counts the timing for displaying the image. Specifically, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every time this process called at each vertical synchronization timing is executed. Thus, in the display control process (see FIG. 36) described later, the sub CPU 301 supplies data for performing display control to the image control circuit 305 every time the VDP counter increases by “2”. That is, the sub CPU 301 that executes this process counts the timing for displaying an image. Then, the sub CPU 301 restores the register saved in step S231 (step S233). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 32, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer in step S222 of the command interrupt process (see FIG. 30). In this process, if the sub CPU 301 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303 (step S402), and moves the process to step S403. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that there is no received command, the sub CPU 301 ends this subroutine.

  That is, the sub CPU 301 that executes Step S402 receives various commands (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a derived symbol designation command, etc.) transmitted by the main control circuit 200. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 that executes step S402 corresponds to an example of a command receiving unit.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 301 determines that the variation pattern designation command has been received, the sub CPU 301 executes an effect pattern determination process for determining an effect pattern associated with the variable display of the decorative symbols (step S404), and ends this subroutine. To do. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S406.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 301 determines that the derived symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 301 executes a derived symbol determination process for determining a decorative symbol to be derived and displayed (step S407), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it has not received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S408.

  In step S408, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 301 determines that a gaming state command has been received, the sub CPU 301 sets data corresponding to the gaming state command (step S409) and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it has not received a gaming state command, it moves the process to step S411 in FIG.

  In step S411 in FIG. 33, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a special winning opening opening display command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a special winning opening open display command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it has received the special winning opening open display command, it moves the process to step S412. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it has not received the display command during opening of the special winning opening, it sets the effect control data corresponding to the received command (step S410), and ends this subroutine. Specifically, if the sub CPU 301 determines that a demonstration display command has been received, the sub CPU 301 sets data indicating the demonstration display command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S412, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not there are 1 or 4 rounds. In this process, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of rounds is one or four based on the number of times that the special winning opening opening display command is received. If the sub CPU 301 determines that there are one or four rounds, it moves the process to step S413. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it is not one or four rounds, it moves the process to step S417.

  In step S413, the sub CPU 301 selects a symbol appearance distribution table corresponding to the current round from a plurality of types of symbol appearance distribution tables (see FIG. 15). Then, the sub CPU 301 extracts a random number value for symbol appearance allocation (step S414), selects an appearance symbol according to the upper limit number of rounds (step S415), and sets it as a ball box selection effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303. (Step S416). That is, the sub CPU 301 selects one of a plurality of types of preliminary notice effects based on the determined round upper limit number. In particular, the sub CPU 301 also determines whether or not to execute the advance notice effect since the absence of the appearance symbol is set to be selectable in the symbol appearance distribution table. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a prior notice effect selection means and a prior notice effect execution determination means. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S417, the sub CPU 301 determines whether it is 3 or 6 rounds. In this process, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not it is 3 or 6 rounds based on the number of times that the special winning opening open display command is received. If the sub CPU 301 determines that it is 3 or 6 rounds, it moves the process to step S418. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it is not the 3rd or 6th round, the effect data corresponding to each round is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303 (step S421), and this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S418, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the final round. In this process, the sub CPU 301 is determined based on the derived symbol designation command received in step S406, reads the upper limit number of rounds positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303, and determines whether it is the final round. It becomes. If the sub CPU 301 determines that it is the final round, it sets the non-continuous effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303 (step S419), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it is not the final round, it sets the continuous effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303 (step S420), and ends this subroutine.

[Production control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S207 in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 34, the sub CPU 301 executes a button operation control process (step S211). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 35, in the mini game executed in the big hit gaming state, various controls according to the operation are performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S212.

  In step S212, the sub CPU 301 executes various other effect control processes. In this processing, the sub CPU 301 executes other effect control processes other than the effects associated with the button operation described above, such as effects associated with variable display of decorative symbols and effects in the big hit gaming state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Button operation control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S211 in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 35, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a ball box selection round is in progress (step S451). In this process, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the ball box selection round depending on whether or not round control is being performed in one round or four rounds. If the sub CPU 301 determines that it is in the ball box selection round, it moves the process to step S452. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it is not in the ball box selection round, it moves the process to step S454.

  In step S452, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 50 has been operated. In this process, if the sub CPU 301 determines that the operation button 50 has been operated, the display data for displaying the selected appearance symbol at a position corresponding to the operated operation button 50 is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 303. (Step S453), and this subroutine is terminated. As a result, the sub CPU 301 and the image control circuit 305 perform control to display the selected appearance symbol at a position corresponding to the operated operation button 50 in the liquid crystal display device 21. In particular, in the case of the first round, the sub CPU 301 performs control to display an appearance symbol before notification regarding continuation of round control executed in the third round is performed. That is, the sub CPU 301 and the image control circuit 305 execute the selected prior notice effect on the condition that there is a predetermined operation by the operation button 50 before the notification regarding the continuation of round control is performed in the third round. Control to be performed. Further, as described above, this advance notice effect is executed on the condition that it is decided to execute the advance notice effect. The sub CPU 301 and the image control circuit 305 that execute such processing correspond to an example of a prior notice effect execution control unit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that the operation button 50 has not been operated, this sub-routine ends.

  In step S454, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in a continuous effect execution round. In this process, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the continuous effect execution round depending on whether or not the round control in the third round or the sixth round is being performed. If the sub CPU 301 determines that it is in the continuous performance execution round, it moves the process to step S455. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that it is not in the continuous production execution round, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S455, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 50 has been operated. In this process, if the sub CPU 301 determines that the operation button 50 has been operated, the display data corresponding to the set effect data, such as image display data indicating continuation or image display data indicating discontinuation, is displayed. The predetermined area of the work RAM 303 is set (step S456), and this subroutine is terminated. As a result, the sub CPU 301 and the image control circuit 305 perform control to display an image related to continuation of round control in the liquid crystal display device 21. In particular, in the third round, the sub CPU 301 displays an image indicating that the round control is completed in the third round as shown in FIG. 18D, and also performs round control in the third and subsequent rounds as shown in FIG. Is displayed, and an image indicating that the upper limit number of rounds is 9 rounds is displayed. In the sixth round, an image indicating that round control is ended in 6 rounds, and the upper limit number of rounds is 9 rounds. Control is performed to display an image or the like. That is, when the second round upper limit number (for example, 6 rounds and 9 rounds) is determined, the liquid crystal display device 21 performs round control of the number of times corresponding to the first round upper limit number (for example, 3 rounds). Before ending, the fact that the round control can be executed up to the second round upper limit number is notified in a identifiable manner. Such a liquid crystal display device 21 corresponds to an example of a round continuation notification unit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that the operation button 50 has not been operated, this sub-routine ends.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 36, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the VDP counter is “2” (step S351). In this process, the sub CPU 301 reads the VDP counter value from the VDP counter counted in step S232 of the above-described VDP interrupt process (see FIG. 31), and determines whether it is “2”. That is, as described above, in the VDP interrupt process, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every 1/60 s, so the sub CPU 301 determines whether 1/30 s has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 301 determines that the VDP counter is “2”, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that the VDP counter is not “2”, this sub-routine ends.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 301 executes control data output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 301 supplies control data for displaying an image to the image control circuit 305. For example, the sub CPU 301 supplies control data indicating an effect such as data indicating image data to the image control circuit 305. Then, the sub CPU 301 sets “0” in the VDP counter (step S353). Then, the sub CPU 301 supplies a bank switching instruction to the image control circuit 305 (step S354). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, before the round control for the number of times corresponding to the first round upper limit number is completed, notification is made that the round control can be executed up to the second round upper limit number, and before the notification is performed. In addition, since the advance notice effect based on the determined round upper limit number is executed, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the selection of the second round upper limit number. A decrease in interest in games can be suppressed.

  In addition, by causing the player to perform a predetermined operation using the operation means, the consciousness of participating in the game can be enhanced, and with the notification of the upper limit number of rounds, the interest in the game before the notification timing is improved. be able to.

  In addition, since the advance notice effect may not be executed, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest in the game without reducing the expectation for the notification regarding the determination of the second round upper limit number.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of rounds is determined to be 3 rounds, 6 rounds, or 9 rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, at least 2 types such as 3 rounds and 6 rounds are selected. Just decide. For example, rounds other than 3 rounds, 6 rounds, and 9 rounds may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, in 1 round and 4 rounds, symbols appear according to operation of the operation button, and in 3 rounds and 6 rounds, round control is continued or not continued according to operation of the operation buttons. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a symbol may appear regardless of the operation of the operation button, and the continuation or non-continuation of round control may be notified. Further, for example, the appearance and notification may be performed for each round regardless of the number of appearance and notification rounds. Further, in the present embodiment, a deviation is provided as an appearance symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a deviation may not be provided.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the state is always shifted to the probability variation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the state is shifted to the probability variation state. Also good. Further, for example, when a predetermined time-shortening condition is satisfied, the state is shifted to the time-shortening state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Of course, it is possible not to shift to the probability variation state or the time reduction state.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 2 is configured by a permeable member. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 37, a plurality of obstacle nails and the like are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37A, a game board 314 is configured by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), not only the member 314a having transparency and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. 37 (B), It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 37C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just have a part at least partially permeable. In other words, if the display area 21a located behind the whole or a part of the game area 2a is configured so that the image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of the whole or part of the game area 2a. Good.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the game board 2 having transparency in part or in whole is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a game having no transparency A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. Note that the liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of special symbols, variable display of normal symbols, display of effect images for effects, and the like.

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to be lit when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, all or a part of the game area 315 is displayed through the liquid crystal display device 354 so that the image can be viewed from the front. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 354 is a device that is provided in front of the game board 314, has a display area that can be seen through the game board 314 and displays an effect image related to the game. The game board and the display device may be configured not to overlap in the depth direction.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits of the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the sub control circuit 300 and the main control circuit 200 may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing mono, Hikoki mono, a first referred to as a right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a game control means for performing control to shift to a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is established, and a game ball can roll. A game board having a game area; a variable pitching device provided in the game area of the game board and displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to be received; Round upper limit number determining means for determining either a predetermined first round upper limit number of times or a second round upper limit number of times larger than the first round upper limit number of times, and a jackpot game transferred by the game control means In the state, after the variable pitching device is set to the first state, round control for displacing to the second state by establishment of a predetermined displacement condition is performed on the round upper limit number determining means. If the second round upper limit number is determined by the variable pitching device control means that repeats the round upper limit number determined as the upper limit, and the round upper limit number determination means, the first round upper limit number Before the end of the round control corresponding to the number of rounds, determined by the round continuation notification means for specifying that the round control can be executed up to the second round upper limit count, and the round upper limit count determination means Based on the round upper limit number of times, a prior notice effect selecting means for selecting one of a plurality of kinds of advance notice effects, and a prior notice effect selected by the prior notice effect selecting means by the round continuation notification means And a prior notice effect execution control means for performing control to be executed before notification is performed. However, game control means, game board, variable pitching device, round upper limit number determining means, variable pitching device control means, round continuation notification means, prior notice effect selection means, advance notice effect execution control means, operation means, The specific configuration of the advance notice effect execution determination means and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

  The present invention also relates to a ball game machine that performs round control for displacing the variable pitching device with a predetermined upper limit number of rounds as an upper limit, particularly in a big hit gaming state.

  In other words, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a ball game machine that can suppress a decrease in interest in a game before the notification timing with notification of the upper limit number of rounds. The purpose is to do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention can also provide the following.

  (1) A game board having game control means for performing control to shift to a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state by establishing a predetermined gaming state transition condition, and a game area in which a game ball can roll A variable pitching device provided in the gaming area of the gaming board and displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to be received; and a predetermined first round Round upper limit number determination means for determining any one of the upper limit number, the second round upper limit number that is larger than the first round upper limit number, and the third round upper limit number that is larger than the second round upper limit number In the big hit gaming state transferred by the gaming control means, the variable pitching device is moved to the second state when a predetermined displacement condition is satisfied after the variable pitching device is set to the first state. A variable pitching device control means for repeatedly performing a loop control with the round upper limit number determined by the round upper limit number determining means as an upper limit, and the second round upper limit number or the third round by the round upper limit number determining means. When the upper limit number is determined, the round control is performed up to the second round upper limit number in the jackpot gaming state and before the round control corresponding to the first round upper limit number ends. When the third round upper limit number is determined by the round upper limit number determining means, the round control of the number of times corresponding to the first round upper limit number is performed. , And before the round control of the number of times corresponding to the second upper limit number of rounds ends, Based on the round continuation notification means for identifiable notification that the round control can be executed up to the third round upper limit number of times, and based on the round upper limit number determined by the round upper limit number determination means, a plurality of types of advance The prior notice effect selecting means for selecting one of the notice effects and the prior notice effect selected by the advance notice effect selecting means are in the big hit gaming state and notified by the round continuation notifying means. A prior notice effect execution control means for performing control to be executed before, and the plurality of types of prior notice effects are specified so that it is possible to specify that the round control can be executed at least up to the second round upper limit number of times. The second round continuation notification effect and the round control can be executed up to the third round upper limit number of times. A third round continuation notification effect that is reported in a possible manner, and the prior notice effect selection means, when the third round upper limit number is determined by the round upper limit number determination means, the jackpot game As a prior notice effect that is executed before the round continuation notification means informs that the round control can be executed up to the second round upper limit number of times, it can be specified. The round control is executed up to the second upper limit number of rounds by the round continuation notification means while selecting any one of a plurality of types of advance notice effects including the round continuation notification effect and the third round continuation notification effect. The round control can be executed up to the third round upper limit number after being notified that it is possible. As a prior notice effect executed before being notified that it can be specified, one of a plurality of prior notice effects including the third round continuation notice effect is selected, and the prior notice effect is executed. When the third round upper limit number is determined by the round upper limit number determining means, the control means displays the prior notice effect selected by the prior notice effect selection means during the jackpot gaming state. Before the second round upper limit number is notified that the round control can be performed, and before the second round upper limit number, the fact that the round control can be performed can be specified. And a control to be executed before the third round upper limit number of times is notified that the round control can be executed up to the third round upper limit count. A ball game machine.

  (2) In the ball and ball game machine described in (1), the establishment of the predetermined game state transition condition includes an easy-to-receive state that is provided in the game area of the game board and is easy to receive a game ball, and a game ball Based on the fact that the game ball has won the start winning opening having a switching device that can be shifted to a difficult-to-accept state, it is possible to display the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device, and after the variable display is performed Probabilistic state transition in which the identification information derived and displayed is in a specific display mode, and the probability transition state is relatively higher in the probability of transitioning to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. And a short time state transition means for shifting to a short time state in which the probability that the switching device is displaced to the easy-to-accept state is relatively higher than the normal gaming state. Then, based on the fact that the identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display device in a specific display mode, when the game control means shifts to the jackpot gaming state, Instead of shifting to the time-short state by the transition means, the probability-changing state transition means shifts to the probability-changing state, and the identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display device in a specific display mode in the probability-changing state or the time-shortening state. On the basis of the above, when the game control means shifts to the big hit game state, the time-short state change means sets the time-short state after the big hit game state ends.

  (3) The bullet ball game machine according to (2), further comprising an informing means for notifying the probability variation state or the short time state.

  (4) In the ball and ball game machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the plurality of types of prior notice effects can execute the round control at least up to the second round upper limit number of times. Alternatively, it includes a round continuation non-notification effect that does not specifically notify that the round control can be executed up to the third round upper limit number of times, and the prior notice effect selection means is the second continuation notification means by the round continuation notification means. After the fact that it is possible to specify that the round control can be executed up to the round upper limit number of times, it is possible to notify that the round control can be executed up to the third round upper limit number of times. As a prior notice effect executed before, the round has the same probability regardless of the round upper limit number determined by the round upper limit number determining means. A pinball game machine and selects the continued non-notification effect.

  According to the invention described in (1), when the second round upper limit number is determined, the round control is performed up to the second round upper limit number before the round control of the first round upper limit number is finished. Informs that it can be executed. In addition, based on the determined round upper limit number of times, one of a plurality of types of advance notice effects is selected, and control for executing the advance notice effect is performed. Therefore, before the round control of the number of times corresponding to the first round upper limit number is finished, a notification that the round control can be executed up to the second round upper limit number is performed, and before the notification is performed, Since the advance notice effect based on the determined upper limit number of rounds is executed, the expectation for the selection of the second upper limit number of rounds can be raised, and along with the notification of the upper limit number of rounds, the game before the notification timing is increased. A decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  According to this invention, along with the notification of the round upper limit count, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game before the notification timing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 2b Game member 7a Launch handle 14,17 Start prize opening 15 Large prize opening 21 Liquid crystal display device 21a Display area 23a, 23b Special symbol display LED
200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM

Claims (1)

Game control means for performing control to shift to a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state by establishing a predetermined gaming state transition condition;
A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll;
A variable pitching device provided in the gaming area of the gaming board and displaceable between an open state in which a game ball can be easily received and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to receive;
Time determination means capable of determining any one of a plurality of times including a first number, a second number greater than the first number, and a third number greater than the second number. When,
In the big hit gaming state transferred by the game control means, the opening / closing control for displacing the variable pitching device to the closed state by satisfying a predetermined displacement condition after the variable pitching device is in the open state is determined by the number-of-times determining means. Variable pitching device control means for repeatedly performing the upper limit of the number of times,
When the third number of times is determined by the number-of-times determining means, it is possible to notify that the opening / closing control will continue beyond the second number of times during the jackpot gaming state. Notification means;
The third number of times is determined by the number-of-times determining unit as a prior notice effect that is executed before the opening / closing control continuation notification unit is notified that the opening / closing control is continued beyond the second number of times. The third number of times may have been determined if executed before reaching the first number of times, and the second number of times after the first number of times has been exceeded. A prior notice effect selecting means capable of selecting a prior notice effect that definitely indicates that the third number of times has been determined when executed before reaching,
Advance control capable of executing the advance notice effect selected by the advance notice effect selecting means during the jackpot gaming state and before the notification by the opening / closing control continuation notifying means is performed. A notice effect execution control means,
The opening / closing control continuation notifying means is configured to control the execution of the advance notice effect by the advance notice effect execution control means when the third number is determined by the number determination means. 2. A bullet ball game machine capable of notifying that the opening / closing control is continued beyond the number of times of 2.

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